California grey whale found dead near Golden Gate Bridge after suspected ship strike
A gray whale carcass found floating in San Francisco Bay this week was likely killed in a ship strike, the Marine Mammal Center announced Thursday.
Oakland Zoo euthanizes rescued tiger after cancer diagnosis
The second of two rescued tigers being cared for at the Oakland Zoo was euthanized after it was recently diagnosed with cancer, the zoo announced.
California moves to rename Cesar Chavez Day as "Farmworkers Day" amid abuse allegations
Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
List of sites named for Cesar Chavez spread across Bay Area cities
Authorities at Bay Area sites named after Cesar Chavez in the Bay Area were processing the news that allegations of rape and sexual abuse have emerged against the civil rights and labor leader.
Chilean robbery crew member pleads guilty to bank, ATM robberies in California, Oregon, Washington
A Chilean national on Monday pleaded guilty to a string of bank and ATM robberies for his role in a robbery crew using sophisticated tactics to steal more than $5 million in California, Oregon and Washington, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Longtime Sonoma State soccer coach Marcus Ziemer, part of Bay Area soccer dynasty, dies in Germany
Marcus Ziemer, part of a Bay Area soccer coaching dynasty and longtime Sonoma State University men's soccer team head coach, died in Germany after a weekend accident.
Alameda PD preps for St. Patrick's Day beach takeover after weekend event, disturbances
Alameda police were preparing to handle possible unruly crowds at Crown Memorial Beach on St. Patrick's Day after disturbances followed a planned "beach takeover" over the weekend.
Vehicle drives off pier at Sausalito harbor; 1 dead
The driver of a vehicle that entered the water near the Sausalito Yacht Harbor was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.
San Francisco airport worker arrested following San Mateo hit-and-run crash vs. scooter rider
A worker at San Francisco International Airport was arrested on Sunday following a hit-and-run crash that injured a scooter rider in San Mateo, police said.
Vehicle strikes, kills bicyclist in San Jose; driver arrested with help from ALPR cameras
A Tesla struck and killed a bicyclist over the weekend in San Jose, and the suspected driver fled but was later located with the help of automated license plate reader cameras, police said.
Pedestrian walking on Interstate 280 in San Jose struck and killed
A pedestrian walking on Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose was struck and killed Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Greenlaw, 49ers make reunion official; "Welcome back to The Bay, Dre"
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, welcoming back an impact player and fan favorite whose absence was felt on the defensive squad.
10-year-old suspect detained after 7-year-old stabbed at Mountain View school
A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.
Santa Rosa police officer shoots man during struggle
A Santa Rosa police officer shot a person during a struggle near the city's downtown area on Thursday, police said.
49ers officially sign Mike Evans; 6-time Pro Bowl receiver inks 3-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.